The Memory Book

Jolenta and Kristen dive into The Memory Book, with the hopes of becoming memory geniuses in two weeks flat. Written by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas, the bestselling classic promises to help readers do everything from memorize lists to speak foreign languages. But does it actually work?

Have you lived by this book? What book should Jolenta and Kristen read next? Tell us at 504-510-BOOK, bythebook@panoply.fm, @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, @bythebookpod.

And reminder: Jolenta and Kristen are putting on a live show! Join them July 16th at the Philly Podcast festival for a live By the Book experience. They'll be at the Trocodero Theater's Balcony Bar at 3:30pm. Tix are cheap - only $11. For more info and tickets go to phillypodfest.com/schedule.

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